When comparing Fitbit Surge vs Jawbone UP2, the Slant community recommends Fitbit Surge for most people. In the question“What are the best fitness trackers?”Fitbit Surge is ranked 4th while Jawbone UP2 is ranked 29th. The most important reason people chose Fitbit Surge is:

The Fitbit Surge fitness tracker has automatic, continuous, wrist based heart rate tracking. Heart rate data is stored at one second intervals during exercise, and at five second intervals during non-exercise activities.

Pros

Pro

The Fitbit Surge fitness tracker has automatic, continuous, wrist based heart rate tracking. Heart rate data is stored at one second intervals during exercise, and at five second intervals during non-exercise activities.

Pro

LCD screen that can display multiple stats without the need of using the app

Similar fitness trackers depend on Bluetooth in order to relay info to a smartphone. Fitbit Surge can display information locally on the display which is far more convenient.

Pro

Does not need to be recharged frequently

The battery lasts 5-7 days which is one of the longer lasting options for rechargeable fitness trackers.

Pro

Lets users log meals by voice

Users can tell Surge what was eaten, and a database will be used to match the entry with nutritional information.

Pro

Easy to operate compared to display-less options

While Surge easily syncs with iOS, Android, and Windows phones, it does not depend on them for functionality. The touch screen and physical buttons are a huge step up from display-less models.

Pro

Attractive tracker that looks more like a bracelet

The UP2 has a sleek design and thin profile that looks more like a bracelet than a tracker. The attractive design means it won't look out of place at a variety of different occasions.

Cons

Con

Might cause skin irritation for some

A number of people are reporting the Surge causes skin irritation. According to the company it's a very small percentage of customers.

Con

Screen prone to inadvertent touches

It's really easy to accidentally brush up against the fitness tracker's watch and end up on screens that the user wasn't intending to navigate to. This forces you to swipe back to the correct screen.

Con

Fairly big investment

While it's one of the most advanced trackers that Fitbit offers, it comes with a hefty price tag.

Con

There is no customer-service to help you if the UP2 has problems

The Jawbone UP2 frequently has quality issues and with Jawbone not having customer service, your only option is to return it to the place your purchased it from.In September 2016, Jawbone was forced to end their deal with the customer-service agency due to non-payment. You can read more here.

Con

Poor build quality causes it to break easily and quickly look worn

It can appear quite grubby looking after only a few weeks of wear and is extremely difficult to clean. The band has been known to break after short periods of time, and the device has a history of not working after only a month or two.Jawbone will not honor the warranty if you purchased the device through Amazon.

Con

Requires a smart phone to see your stats

Since the UP2 has no display screen, you have to use the smartphone app in order to see any of your activity stats.